University Physics II (PHY2049) Syllabus

Course / Term PHY2049 / Fall 2017 Term

Location Bldg. 13, Room 230
CRN / Meeting Time 80643 / MW 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
Prerequisites MAC 2312 and PHY 2048 or equivalent, C or better required. This is strictly enforced. This
course requires an extensive use of integrals, differentiation, algebra, and trigonometry.
The student is strongly encouraged to refresh these concepts before the first day of class.
Instructor Chandra Prayaga, Professor
Office Department of Physics, Building 4, Room 131
Phone (850) 474-2062
Office Hours MTW 10:00 am – 12:00 noon, and by appointment.
E-mail cprayaga@uwf.edu
Email Policy Please put “PHY2049” without spaces in the subject line to ensure that your email gets
sorted properly. Due to the large volume of emails I get on a daily basis, if you do not put
the correct subject in your email, I may not respond to your email in a timely manner. In
addition to PHY2049, please put a descriptive subject such as “Appointment Request” or
“Homework Question”. To make an appointment, please provide me with dates/times that
work for your schedule. If you have questions on homework, please send an image of your
work so I can determine what assistance you need.
Please make sure that your name is in your email so that I know who I’m corresponding
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Textbook Matter and Interactions 4th Edition, by Chabay and Sherwood, John Wiley & Sons
See Bookstore for Hardcover. The Hardcover and Binder-ready versions are available
directly from Wiley (http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/Section/id-825679.html). You are
welcome to purchase the eText from Wiley, but it is not bundled with Web Assign, which
is required for the course and you will have to purchase that separately.
The textbook(s) for this course are available on Reserve at the Circulation Desk at the John
C. Pace Library for a 2-hour loan period (books must stay in the Library). Please take
advantage of this resource, but keep in mind that copies of textbooks for each course are
limited and may be in use by another student, particularly right before an assignment or
reading is due, so plan your textbook use accordingly.
eLearning The eLearning course page will contain the most up-to-date information regarding the
course, i.e. the syllabus and grades.
Textbook Resource http://matterandinteractions.org/student/
Website
Web Assign Web Assign is a web resource that we will be using for all of the Homework Assignments.
It provides instant feedback, hints, and additional study exercises. You must use this link to
access the course on Web Assign for the first time:
https://www.webassign.com/students/getting-started/
Use this Class Key to register: uwf 2790 1338
Additional Materials Personal Response Card by Turning Point Technologies, protractor, ruler, and compass.
Clicker Registration: Details for purchase and registration:
https://confluence.uwf.edu/x/34TR
Recommended Student Solutions Manual to Accompany Matter & Interactions, 4e
Materials ISBN-13: 978-1-119-05832-8
Course Description University Physics II is the second of a two-semester sequence of physics topics chosen as
an introduction to this science. This is a calculus-based physics course. The principal subject
of this course is electricity and magnetism. The topics covered will be electric fields, electric
 potential, magnetic fields and forces, electrical circuits, Maxwell’s equations, and
electromagnetic radiation. Electricity and magnetism are the basis for much of engineering
and applied science. We will cover, at a minimum, chapters 13-23 of the textbook.
General Studies University Physics II is designated as a General Studies course. The General Studies
curriculum at the University of West Florida is designed to provide a cohesive program of
study that promotes the development of a broadly educated person and provides the
knowledge and skills needed to succeed in university studies. This course has been
approved as meeting the requirement in Natural Sciences. The General Studies learning
outcomes for this course are Problem Solving and Quantitative Reasoning.
If you are interested in majoring in physics or astronomy you should contact the Physics
Department at 850-474-2267 or physics@uwf.edu. If you are undecided about your major
you should contact your academic advisor or the Career Center at 850-474-2254.
Course Expectations University Physics II utilizes active learning techniques in the classroom. To succeed in this
class, you will be expected to do the following:
 Complete the required reading and prepare for class
 Attend class, answer questions using your personal response system, and participate
in group discussions and problem solving
 Complete your homework on time (the earlier the better!)
Student Learning In accordance with the general educational mission, you are here to learn new analytical
Outcomes tools that will serve you well in a broad range of professions. The course will generate
interest for a deeper understanding of nature. Along the way of mastering the subject you
will learn how to use physics to analyze and solve many practical problems both analytically
and using computational methods. Specifically, a student who masters this subject will
have the following skills:
 The ability to utilize models of electric and magnetic fields, electric and magnetic
forces, electrical circuits, and electromagnetic radiation to describe the natural world.
 The ability to model reality in terms of abstract objects and physical laws.
 The ability to express these models verbally.
 The ability to express these models graphically.
 The ability to express these models mathematically.
 The ability to manage complexity in terms of distinct and simpler concepts.
Attendance This is a General Education course for which regular attendance and participation is
required. If you miss class or do not complete the attendance record or task, you are
absent. Only those absences that are defined in the University class attendance policy will
be considered excused absences. After the first week, attendance will be taken using your
Personal Response System (Clicker). If you do not bring your clicker, you be marked as
absent. Students with 2 or more unexcused absences will be reported to their academic
adviser. Students may receive at most 5 excused absences. All absences thereafter will be
unexcused.
Excused Absences As soon as possible, you should notify your instructor if you have an excused absence via
e-mail. In order for an absence to be excused, it must meet the criteria defined in the
University Class Attendance Policy and written verification may be necessary, e.g. a
Doctor’s note.
Information for Students In compliance with federal regulations, financial aid can only be disbursed to students
Receiving Financial Aid whose attendance has been confirmed by the Instructor of Record during the designated
period. Confirmed attendance is conducted by verifying classroom attendance. If a student
has been approved for financial aid, funds will not be released until the instructor confirms
attendance. To receive financial aid on the normal distribution timeline, attendance must
be confirmed within seven calendar days of the course start date. A student may review
confirmed attendance status by using the "My Classes" app in MyUWF. A student who
stops attending class for any reason will not automatically be withdrawn and will still be
 responsible for any missed work. A student who stops attending class may be awarded a
grade of NF. This grade may affect financial aid eligibility or require repayment of funds
awarded.
Personal Response This class utilizes personal response systems (clickers) in order to actively assess the
System student learning in the classroom. During the lectures, multiple-choice questions will be
presented. You will answer these questions using the ‘clicker’. A grade will be given based
on participation only. If you are not in class to answer these questions, you cannot make
them up. You must register your clicker each semester through MyUWF in order to receive
credit.
Reading Assignments You are expected to read the assigned sections of your textbook and watch the lecture
videos before every class. The reading assignments and videos are in the course schedule
in the last page of this syllabus.
Reading Quizzes Brief quizzes based on the assigned reading will be given at the start of class and may
require the use of your clicker. Reading quizzes will be open note and closed book.
Online Homework Homework will be assigned on the Web Assign webpage and will be due the evening before
every class period. If you complete your online homework early by at least 12 hours, you
can earn extra credit for each problem completed ahead of time. Each part of a problem
has 10 allowed attempts, with a penalty incurred for attempts after the 5th. If you are
behind, you may request up to 2 weeks of extensions for a penalty.
Working Together and On the homework assignments, you are encouraged to work with your peers in order to
Online Resources better understand the material. However, copying of solutions from a classmate, online
resources, or the student solutions manual is considered cheating and a violation of the
Student Code of Conduct.
Exams There will be 2 unit exams and 1 final exam. For all exams, you will be given an equation
sheet. No other sheets or books are allowed. A copy of what you will be provided is posted
on elearning
Final Exam Wednesday, Dec 13, 2017; 2:00 – 4:30 pm
Grading Breakdown The course is divided up into the following parts:
 Physics Knowledge Surveys: 1%
 Class Participation: 5%
 Reading Quizzes: 5%
 Online Homework: 19%
 Exams: 40%
 Final: 30%
Grading Scale 93% ≤ A < 100%
90% ≤ A- < 93%
87% ≤ B+ < 90%
83% ≤ B < 87%
80% ≤ B- < 83%
77% ≤ C+ < 80%
73% ≤ C < 77%
70% ≤ C- < 73%
60% ≤ D < 70%
0% ≤ F < 60%
Tutoring Center The tutoring center is located on the 3rd floor of Building 4 (Room 321). This center is staffed
by senior physics majors and is open during normal business hours on Monday - Friday.
Students are strongly encouraged to regularly use the tutoring center. Up to a 0.99%
 rounding bonus is provided to each exam and final if significantly used. This will be
evaluated from the last exam (or start of class) until the next exam (or final).
Help 1. Instructor office hours (see above), and also available by appointment/e-mail/stopping
by anytime.
2. Tutoring is available in the Tutoring Lab in Building 4, Room 321. The schedule for the
term is posted on eLearning.
Student Disability The University of West Florida supports an inclusive learning environment for all students.
Resource Center If there are aspects of the instruction or design of this course that hinder your full
participation, such as time-limited exams, inaccessible web content, or the use of non-
captioned videos and podcasts, reasonable accommodations can be arranged. Prior to
receiving accommodations, you must register with the Student Disability Resource Center
(SDRC). Appropriate academic accommodations will be determined based on the
documented needs of the individual. For information regarding the registration process, e-
mail sdrc@uwf.edu or call (850) 474-2387.
Student Conduct The Student Code of Conduct (PDF) sets forth the rules, regulations, and expected behavior
of students enrolled at the University of West Florida. Violations of any rules, regulations,
or behavioral expectations may result in a charge of violating the Student Code of
Conduct. It is the student’s responsibility to read the Student Code of Conduct and comply
with these expectations. The Academic Misconduct Policy (2009) defines various forms of
academic misconduct and describes the procedures an instructor should follow when he
or she suspects that a student has violated the Academic Misconduct Policy.
Withdrawals UWF policy requires that students submit to the Office of Records and Registration a
completed withdraw from courses, which is a different policy from that used by some other
institutions, notably PSC. Withdrawals from this course that are processed by 11/20/2017
will result in a “W” grade being recorded. Withdrawals after this date can be done only by
withdrawing from the University; the grade assigned will be W or WF. No withdrawals can
be made after the close of classes.
Emergency Information In the case of severe weather or other emergency, the campus might be closed and classes
and Course Continuity cancelled. Official closures and delays are announced on the UWF website and broadcast
Statement on WUWF-FM.
Weather Emergency Information
 WUWF-FM (88.1MHz) is the official information source for the University. Any
pertinent information regarding closings, cancellations, and the re-opening of campus
will be broadcast.
 In the event that hurricane preparation procedures are initiated, the UWF Home Web
Page and MyUWF will both provide current information regarding hurricane
preparation procedures, the status of classes, and the closing of the University.
Emergency plans for the University of West Florida related to inclement weather are
available on the following UWF web pages:
Hurricane preparedness
Other emergency procedures
Everything in Writing In an effort to prevent any confusion about deviations that may occur on an individual
basis, everything must be in writing. This must include an e-mail from the student and a
confirmation e-mail from the instructor. Verbal arrangements are not binding and will not
be accepted as valid evidence toward any grievances the student may bring forward any
time during or at the end of the term.
 PHY 2049 University Physics II Course Schedule – Spring 2017

Week Begins Monday Tues Wednesday Thur Friday Sat Sun

Add/Drop HW13
Deadline due
Class Intro 13.5-13.9 Syllabus Quiz
1 8/28 Physics
13.1-13.4 due
Knowledge
Survey 1 due
2 9/4 Veterans Day 14.1-14.5

3 9/11 14.6-14.8 15.1-15.5 HW14

4 9/18 15.6-15.9 16.1-16.5 HW15

5 9/25 16.6-16.10 17.1-17.5 HW16

Exam 1
6 10/2 17.6-17.8
(Ch. 13-16)
7 10/9 17.9-17.12 18.1-18.6 HW17

8 10/16 18.7-18.12 19.1-19.4 HW18

9 10/23 19.5-19.8 20.1-20.5 HW19

10 10/30 20.6-20.9 21.1-21.5 HW20

Exam 2 21.6-21.7 HW21

11 11/6
(Ch. 17-20) 22.1-22.2
12 11/13 22.2-22.6, 22.10 23.1-23.4 HW22

Withdrawal ‘W’ HW23

13 11/20 Deadline 23.8-23.10
23.5-23.7
14 11/27 S3.1-S3.3 S3.4-S3.6 HWS3

Physics
15 12/4 Review Review Knowledge
Survey 2
Final Exam (Cumulative)
16 12/11
2:00 – 4:30 pm